Hodder ISBN: 9781444929294 £6.99
This story is tremendous fun. A Big Race is taking place, and some strong animals are taking part, including a crocodile, a cheetah, a buffalo and an African hoopoe. Aardvark is only small but she is determined to take part and give it her best shot, even though other animals tell her she won’t succeed. There is plenty of fun along the way with delightful illustrations of animal running, cycling, plunging down a waterfall, swimming underwater, walking a tightrope, swinging on ropes and sailing in hot air balloons. An entertaining book with a message about challenging yourself, not giving up and that taking part is more important than winning.
Brenda Marshall
